We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Engineers to lead a critical backend migration for our enterprise-scale Insurance Policy & Claims Management platform. You will play a pivotal role in modernizing a 30-year-old legacy system by transitioning from PHP/Laravel to a modern Python-based architecture, ensuring smooth integration with our React/TypeScript frontend.

This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced GenAI startup, driving one of the largest digital transformation initiatives in the insurance industry.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the architectural design & implementation of Python backend services replacing PHP/Laravel

- Design and develop RESTful APIs/GraphQL endpoints for React/TypeScript frontend

- Define and execute data migration strategies ensuring seamless system transition

- Develop scalable backend services with FastAPI/Django/Flask

- Implement robust data models, schemas, authentication & authorization layers

- Ensure API compatibility and prevent disruptions during migration

- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and legacy teams to ensure business continuity

- Create documentation, coding standards, and migration guides

Required Skills & Experience :

- 7+ years of production Python development experience

- Expertise in FastAPI, Django, or Flask

- Strong knowledge of SQL & NoSQL databases with migration experience

- Hands-on experience with API development (REST/GraphQL)

- Proficiency with pytest/unittest & TDD practices

- Advanced Git/version control knowledge

- Proven track record in large-scale backend migrations (PHP ? Python)

- Understanding of Laravel concepts and ability to map them to Python equivalents

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves) :

- Async Python (asyncio, aiohttp)

- Messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis)

- Docker/Kubernetes & cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

- Microservices architecture & Domain-Driven Design

- ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM)

- Domain Knowledge (Preferred)

- Insurance / Financial services / other regulated industries

- Policy management & claims workflows

- Compliance & security requirements in insurance

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication & stakeholder management

- Strong problem-solving & analytical skills

- Ability to mentor junior developers & conduct code reviews

- Self-driven with a strong ownership mindset

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

What We Offer :